You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah is a heartwarming Netflix comedy starring Adam Sandler and his real-life daughters Sunny and Sadie.
The plot is filled with hilarious chronicles that feature the adventures of the two Jewish girls who deal with friendship, drama and family issues at their bat mitzvahs—a Jewish ceremony that marks the transition from childhood to adulthood. The catch is- both have fallen for the same guy and the sabotaging wars have begun!
Regardless of whether you love Jewish culture, you will find several relatable emotions and elements bound tightly in a hilarious story.
1. The Plot: Bar Mitzvah Gone Wrong!
The film follows the lives of two best friends, Stacy and Lydia, two besties who dream of having the best bar mitzvah ever. For the non-Jewish folks out there, a bar mitzvah is a ceremony that marks the transition from childhood to adulthood for children.
It involves a lot of food, fun, and merrymaking, along with a massive party, gifts, and dancing. However, things start plummeting when Lydia and Stacy fall for the same guy.
To make matters worse, they also have to deal with mean girls, family drama, and unexpected surprises that threaten to ruin their plans.
Will they be able to patch things up and celebrate their big day together? Or will they end up saying, “You are so not invited to my bat mitzvah” to each other?
2. Who’s in the Cast?
The movie features a star-studded cast of comedy veterans and newcomers.
Adam Sandler plays Stacy’s dad, who is also a famous comedian and actor. He is joined by his wife, Jackie Sandler, who plays Stacy’s mom, and his daughters, Sunny and Sadie, who play Stacy and her older sister, respectively. This is the first time the Sandler family has appeared together on screen.
Other notable cast members include Idina Menzel as Lydia’s mom, and a successful Broadway star; Luis Guzmán as Lydia’s dad, a run-of-the-mill mechanic; Jackie Hoffman as Rabbi Rosenbaum, who teaches Stacy and Lydia at Hebrew school; and Ido Mosseri as Uncle Shlomo, Stacy’s eccentric uncle.
3. When & Where Can You Watch?
You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah is scheduled to be released by Netflix on August 25, 2023.
You can watch it on any device that supports the streaming service, such as smart TVs, laptops, tablets, smartphones, or gaming consoles.
The movie will be available in the US, Canada, and other countries where Netflix operates.
4. Should You Watch It?
You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah is more than just a slapstick comedy.
It is a touching story about growing up, finding your identity, and appreciating your roots. The movie showcases the beauty and diversity of Jewish culture, from the rituals and traditions to the food and music. It also explores the themes of friendship, family, love, and forgiveness in a realistic and relatable way.
According to director Cohen, the movie has something for everyone:
“As much as kids will see themselves in this, adults will too. [The movie] gives us insight to this very Jewish coming-of-age experience but speaks to broader themes about what it means to be a kid today. Most of the time it’s a fun, exhilarating ride, but sometimes your stomach drops, and you think the world will end. But hey, that’s being 13.”
So, if you are looking for a movie that will make you laugh, cry, and dance along with the characters, don’t miss You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah on Netflix. Mark the date on your calendars now!
5. About You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah
You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah is an American comedy drama film directed by Sammi Cohen from a screenplay by Alison Peck, and produced by Adam Sandler.
Based on the 2005 young adult novel of the same name, the film stars Sunny Sandler, Samantha Lorraine, Idina Menzel, Jackie Sandler, Adam Sandler, Sadie Sandler, Dylan Hoffman, Sarah Sherman, Dan Bulla, Ido Mosseri, Jackie Hoffman, and Luis Guzmán.
It tells the story of two best friends whose bat mitzvah plans get affected by a popular boy that they fight for the attention of.
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